For years, Rabbi Asher Weiss has been known for his weekly lectures that he gives in numerous places (you can find many of his recorded shiurim here) and his publications such as the
On either side of the Talmud Bavli text, appear French Jews -- Rashi in one column and, in the opposite, Baalei Hatosafot. Contemporary French Jewry may not be as towering in scholarship
In a previous post (see AlHaTorah.org: New Website Helps You Teach, Study, & Research Tanach Like Never Before!), we featured AlHaTorah.org, a new one-stop Tanach study resource, which provides
Daf Yomi learners worldwide are celebrating the recent completion of tractate Eruvin, and in conjunction with the siyum, the Star-K has released two highly acclaimed Eruvinars and– due to numerous requests
n the past, we featured a blog post entitled, All About Bright Beginnings Chumash Workbook. This workbook is the brainchild of Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz, the founder and director of Project Y.E.S. and founder and dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam of Monsey, New York. Over the past five
Email is a great vehicle to communicate. Still, because it is sent so rapidly, there are drawbacks to this form of communication. After all, studies show that a whopping 50% of all emails are misunderstood (see here and the infographic below)! Likewise, people send email, and then realize after the fact that they did not bcc... Read more »
Under the guidance of Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, I founded PROJECT FELLOW—Yesharim Foundation for Ethical Law as a means to spread awareness of topics related to Choshen Mishpat. PROJECT FELLOW has materials that can be used as a tool for in-reach and outreach. We offer free weekly source sheets
Comparable to the threat that intermarriage has on American Jewry is the dramatically declining birth rate. The majority of Jewish women aged 30 to 35, as well as the overwhelming majority of younger women, has no children. The low birth rate, which has been ongoing for the past 20 years, is insufficient to produce a succeeding generation for today's adults.
Close talmidim of HaRav Mendel Weinbach ztz’l, Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Somayach gathered on Asera b’Teves to hear close talmidim relate their interactions with, and lessons learned from their great teacher. Speakers included Rabbi Mordechai Perlman, Rabbi Dovid Kaplan, Rabbi Avrohom Rockmill, Rabbi Avrohom Connack
Recently, a rabbi contacted us through our website asking for links to sites that can aid him in putting together a Bar and Bat Mitzvah program. Overall, we looked to highlight programs that would instill a love for Jewish learning and the desire to continue moving in a positive direction. Below, we share with you a... Read more »
